Ryder Reid Legal
Real Estate Paralegal
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Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a bright and ambitious Real Estate Paralegal to join a prestigious US law firm on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree and 6-12 months' legal work experience to gain exposure to high-quality real estate and real estate finance transactions.
Working within a small team you will play a key role supporting lawyers on a broad range of property matters, including due diligence, Land Registry searches, lease reviews, transaction management, real estate finance transactions, and completion processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting real estate due diligence and title investigations
- Reviewing and abstracting leases
- Undertaking Land Registry and other property-related searches
- Preparing due diligence reports, lease summaries, and transaction documents
- Managing data rooms and transaction trackers
- Supporting property acquisitions, disposals, and real estate finance transactions
- Assisting with transaction closings and completion processes
- Liaising with clients, lenders, agents, and external counsel
- Supporting KYC, AML, and compliance requirements
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About You:
- Minimum 2:1 degree and 6-12 months' relevant work experience
- Previous exposure to real estate and/or real estate finance matters
- Knowledge of Land Registry processes and title documentation
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
- Professional, enthusiastic, and proactive approach
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a close-knit team
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
What's on Offer?
This role offers hands-on experience within a collaborative and supportive team. Career progression is a genuine possibility for outstanding performers, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within real estate.
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Please note: This is a full-time, office-based position, requiring attendance in the office 5 days per week.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal
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